Greer Fire expands to 20,000 acres, more than 700 personnel fighting against the flames
A forest fire in East Arizona continues to burning, expanding to more than 20,000 acres, with more red flag warnings in effect on Monday.
Greer’s fire, named for the small community in the white mountains of Arizona, where the fire caused on May 13, has grown to 20,425 acres and is contained 38%, authorities said about authorities about Monday.
A red flag warning in Northeast of Arizona, including the flame area, is in force on Monday, with officials who urge residents to avoid burning or using tools that move.
“A spark in dried vegetables in conditions of the red flag can begin a Arizona forest fire”, the Arizona Forest Management and Fire Management Department He said Monday in an X publication.
More than 700 personnel have been assigned to fight the fire, with strong winds, reaching around 40 mph, raising “another test for firefighters holding fire lines,” said the forest service.
On Saturday, the governor of Arizona, Katie Hobbs, declared an emergency state in Apache County due to the growing flames.
Greer’s fire in East Arizona has expanded to more than 20,000 acres, without containment.
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“My heart is with all those who have been affected by this devastating forest fire,” Hobbs said in a statement on Saturday.
Evacuations have been issued for Greer, South Fork, residents west of Highway 261, anxious, south of the 260 highway and west of River Road, authorities said. A Interactive map It has also been established to highlight current evacuation orders.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, authorities said.
Greer is a small mountain city near the state border with New Mexico with a population of less than 60 residents, based on 2020 census data.
More information will be provided with the growth of fire and evacuations to the public on Monday night, said the forest service.
ABC News Leah Sarnoff contributed to this report.
